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Being a single parent at Christmas can be tough. Christmas is a special time of year, where the image of happy families buying presents, visiting Santa and sharing traditions are impossible to escape from. In reality it’s often the most…

Relationship breakdowns are often one of the most difficult issues we face in life and are invariably linked with a hotbed of emotions. Children can and do survive divorce intact, the following points are a few indicators on guiding them…

At Single With Kids we’ve been offering single parent holidays since 2007 and had many, many happy holidaymakers and some very fond memories of our groups. The words we often hear though are “we wish we’d done this earlier! ” …

Wherever you wander…
Despite my deep love of travel and exploring new countries and cultures, there’s simply no place like home. We may not enjoy the best weather nor the world’s greatest riches, but our small island offers a diversity…

There are so many upsetting things to deal with after a break-up – the last thing you want to be worrying about is money. It can be challenging living on one income at first, but many single parents get along…

North Norfolk is something of a hidden gem, with plenty of beautiful unspoilt scenery and completely unique attractions. Here’s our pick of the 10 best day out ideas for all the family:
1. Hit the beach.
North Norfolk has many…

Rosalind Brotherton tells SWK about her amazing journey from those scary first days as a single parent to taking steps towards a better future and finally achieving her dream.
Living in a house that was falling apart around me, 3…

There’s a long list of things you should never say to a single parent and I bet we’ve heard them all…..and probably smiled sweetly through gritted teeth. The list below usually ends up as one of my greatest rants, even…

There comes a time when single parents think about new relationships. Some discard the thought immediately and enjoy the freedom of being single again, some reach the place where they’re ready to start afresh. What happens when children are involved…

Parents can find themselves single in so many ways and often the most traumatic route is bereavement. How do you cope when a much loved partner dies?
Chris Davies from Dorset has been a widowed parent for almost 7 years:…

For many single parent families, food is one of the biggest weekly expenses. It’s scary to think how much we spend on food, drink, snacks and treats, but is there a way to cut food bills down to size without…

We’ve got an exciting new destination for 2015, a beautiful family holiday in Greece. This is the perfect summer holiday for single parents with children of all ages, a unique spot which offers luxury, amazing cuisine and plenty of entertainment…

As a single dad, you need to accept that your little girl will start to grow up and prepare for the time when she starts to ask you questions about everything from periods to sex. You may be embarrassed, ill-informed…

It’s amazing what the kids’ get up to on our breaks whilst the adults are distracted. A group of girls on our Christmas break have been on the loose with a video recorder and this is the result – we’re…

How much should you pay towards your child’s upkeep? How do you pay this, or what if the non resident won’t pay? We’ve posted below a number of the most frequently asked questions we receive on Child Maintenance issues.
What…

Contrary to popular (media) belief, few of us ever set out thinking we’ll separate from our partners – we pretty much think we’re in it for the longer term. It comes as a huge shock when we realise that, for…

Recharge Your Life #1 – Kill the Clutter
Picture the scene:
You’re driving, the traffic is horrendous, it’s pouring with rain, the kids are yelling in the back, the car is full of half eaten debris and sweet wrappers, the…

Single Parent Holidays – Think Safety!
There are many reasons to go on a single parent holiday, but one that is often overlooked is safety. Imagine being in an overseas country with a young child and you have an accident,…

With the summer holidays now a long gone memory, our thoughts are in 2019 – and we’re offering single parent holiday discounts to get you in our mindset too!
Endless sunshine, warm seas, fun company….sigh. (And a long long way…

The divorce is the end…but also the start of a new, if somewhat different kind of relationship with your ex partner. If you have children they’re difficult to ignore, and this post is a list of hints and tips in…

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Relationship breakdowns are often one of the most difficult issues we face in life and are invariably linked with a hotbed of emotions. Children can and do survive divorce intact, the following points are a few indicators on guiding them…

Being a single parent at Christmas can be tough. Christmas is a special time of year, where the image of happy families buying presents, visiting Santa and sharing traditions are impossible to escape from. In reality it’s often the most…

At Single With Kids we’ve been offering single parent holidays since 2007 and had many, many happy holidaymakers and some very fond memories of our groups. The words we often hear though are “we wish we’d done this earlier! ” …

Wherever you wander…
Despite my deep love of travel and exploring new countries and cultures, there’s simply no place like home. We may not enjoy the best weather nor the world’s greatest riches, but our small island offers a diversity…

There are so many upsetting things to deal with after a break-up – the last thing you want to be worrying about is money. It can be challenging living on one income at first, but many single parents get along…

North Norfolk is something of a hidden gem, with plenty of beautiful unspoilt scenery and completely unique attractions. Here’s our pick of the 10 best day out ideas for all the family:
1. Hit the beach.
North Norfolk has many…

Rosalind Brotherton tells SWK about her amazing journey from those scary first days as a single parent to taking steps towards a better future and finally achieving her dream.
Living in a house that was falling apart around me, 3…

There’s a long list of things you should never say to a single parent and I bet we’ve heard them all…..and probably smiled sweetly through gritted teeth. The list below usually ends up as one of my greatest rants, even…

There comes a time when single parents think about new relationships. Some discard the thought immediately and enjoy the freedom of being single again, some reach the place where they’re ready to start afresh. What happens when children are involved…

Parents can find themselves single in so many ways and often the most traumatic route is bereavement. How do you cope when a much loved partner dies?
Chris Davies from Dorset has been a widowed parent for almost 7 years:…

For many single parent families, food is one of the biggest weekly expenses. It’s scary to think how much we spend on food, drink, snacks and treats, but is there a way to cut food bills down to size without…

We’ve got an exciting new destination for 2015, a beautiful family holiday in Greece. This is the perfect summer holiday for single parents with children of all ages, a unique spot which offers luxury, amazing cuisine and plenty of entertainment…

As a single dad, you need to accept that your little girl will start to grow up and prepare for the time when she starts to ask you questions about everything from periods to sex. You may be embarrassed, ill-informed…

It’s amazing what the kids’ get up to on our breaks whilst the adults are distracted. A group of girls on our Christmas break have been on the loose with a video recorder and this is the result – we’re…

How much should you pay towards your child’s upkeep? How do you pay this, or what if the non resident won’t pay? We’ve posted below a number of the most frequently asked questions we receive on Child Maintenance issues.
What…

Contrary to popular (media) belief, few of us ever set out thinking we’ll separate from our partners – we pretty much think we’re in it for the longer term. It comes as a huge shock when we realise that, for…

Recharge Your Life #1 – Kill the Clutter
Picture the scene:
You’re driving, the traffic is horrendous, it’s pouring with rain, the kids are yelling in the back, the car is full of half eaten debris and sweet wrappers, the…

Single Parent Holidays – Think Safety!
There are many reasons to go on a single parent holiday, but one that is often overlooked is safety. Imagine being in an overseas country with a young child and you have an accident,…

It’s rarely in the master plans. Like many a little girl my dreams included Prince Charmings and white weddings, rose clad cottages, freshly baked bread and smiling children…and definitely not the emotional hell of a divorce or life as a…

You’d have to have to be in serious denial to imagine that when a couple split up, it doesn’t have a very real effect on their children. During and following a split, children pick up every little sign of tension…

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